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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), listens to Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Hon Ahmed Hussen (right), when he called on the Minister at the Ministry, on Oxford Road in Kingston on May 22. At left is Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), listens to Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Hon Ahmed Hussen (right), when he called on the Minister at the Ministry, on Oxford Road in Kingston on May 22. At left is Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang and Canada’s Minister of Immigration

  Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in discussion with Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Hon. Ahmed Hussen (right), during a call at the National Security Ministry’s Oxford Road Offices, on May 22. At left...
: Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Homer Davis speaking during a press conference held at the Municipal Corporation’s office, Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (May 17).
: Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Homer Davis speaking during a press conference held at the Municipal Corporation’s office, Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (May 17).

‘Operation Restore Paradise’ Begins May 20
Armoured vehicles of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) on display in Montego Bay on May 15, as part of the Second Battalion, Jamaica Regiment’s March Past in the city.
Armoured vehicles of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) on display in Montego Bay on May 15, as part of the Second Battalion, Jamaica Regiment’s March Past in the city.

Military Strength on Display in Mobay
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Burke Barracks in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday, May 14. Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. General Rocky Meade and Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Burke Barracks in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday, May 14. Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. General Rocky Meade and Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin.

Minister says Security Forces are Adequately Equipped to Protect Nation
Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, contributes to the debate on the Emergency Powers (Continuance) Resolution, 2019, during Friday’s (May 10) sitting of the Upper House.
Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, contributes to the debate on the Emergency Powers (Continuance) Resolution, 2019, during Friday’s (May 10) sitting of the Upper House.

Senate Approves 90-Day Extension of SOEs in Western Parishes

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Children from CPFSA Assigned Mentors

The Ministry of National Security observed National Children's Day on Friday, May 17, by assigning children to mentors within the Ministry for the day. The Ministry partnered with the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) to facilitate the ‘Children in Charge Day’, under the theme ‘Encourage, Enable, Include Me’. “Children from the CPFSA were paired with Directors at the...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Opening Ceremony for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 172nd Period of Sessions at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, Mona, on Monday (May 6).
National Security

SOEs are Working – Minister Chuck

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is receiving positive feedback regarding the States of Emergency (SOEs) declared in the western parishes of St. James, Westmoreland and Hanover on April 30. “Indication, so far, is that [they] are working. The gangs have been kept hiding and there have been [fewer] shootings and killings and the people are very...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking at the post-Sectoral press briefing in the Banquet Hall, Jamaica House on Wednesday (May 1).
National SecurityTourism

Tourism Minister Welcomes States of Emergency in Western Parishes

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) that have been imposed in the western parishes of St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (May 1), Mr. Bartlett said the enhanced security measures are aimed at further securing the integrity of the destination. He noted...
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Interim President of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce, Moses Chybar.
National Security

Chambers of Commerce Welcome SOEs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ announcement of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in Hanover, St. James and Westmoreland on Tuesday (April 30) as proclaimed by the Governor-General, has received support from the business community across Western Jamaica. President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Winston Lawson, told JIS News that he and other members of...
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Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Homer Davis, reacts to the reinstatement of a State of Public Emergency [SOE] for St James, during an interview on Tuesday (April 30) at his office in Montego Bay, St. James.
National Security

Montego Bay Mayor Endorses SOE

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Homer Davis, has endorsed the reinstatement of a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the parish. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (April 30), that the SOEs for St. James, Hanover and...
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